Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this instrument. Read and
understand this manual before connecting this instrument. Follow all installation and operating
instructio ns while using this instrument.
Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/
NFPA 70-2005) of USA and any additional safety requirements applicable to your installation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel
only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one who has the skills and knowledge
related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations, and who has
received safety training on the hazards involved.”
Qualified personnel who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors must follow applicable
safety related work practices and procedures including appropriate personal protective equipment in
compliance with the Standard for Elec tr ical Safety Require ments f or Employee Workplaces ( ANSI/ NFPA
70E-2004) of USA and any additional workplace safety requirements applicable to your installation.
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Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y riesgo de
incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las instrucciones de instalación y
operación durante el uso de este instrumento.
La conexión de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del Código Eléctrico Nacional
(ANSI/NFPA 70-2005) de EE. UU., además de cualquier otra norma de seguridad correspondiente a su
establecimiento.
La instalación, operación y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por personal calificado
solamente. El Código Eléct rico Nac ional de fine a una persona ca lifi cada como " una que est é famili ariz ada
con la construcción y operación del equipo y con los riesgos involucrados."
AVERTISSEMENT
Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des blessures graves, ou un danger d'incendie peuvent s'en
suivre. Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l'instrument. Lorsque vous utilisez l'instrument,
suivez toutes les instructions d'installation et de service.
Cet instrument doit être connecté conformément au National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-2005) des
Etats-Unis et à toutes les exigences de sécurité applicables à votre installation.
Cet instrument doit être installé, utilisé et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifié. Selon le
National Electrical Code, une personne est qualifiée si "elle connaît bien la construction et l'utilisation de
l'équipement, ainsi que les dangers que cela implique".
WARNUNG
Der falsche Anschluß die ses Gerätes kann Tod, schwere Verl et zungen oder Feuer verursa chen. Bevor Sie
dieses Instrument anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und verstanden haben. Bei der
Verwendung dieses Instruments müssen alle Installation- und Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden.
Der Anschluß dieses Instruments muß in Übereinstimmung mit den nationalen Bestimmungen für
Elektrizität (ANSI/NFPA 70-2005) der Vereinigten Staaten, sowie allen weiteren, in Ihrem Fall
anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen, vorgenommen werden.
Installation, Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments dürfen nur von Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.
In dem nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität wird ein Fachmann als eine Person bezeichnet, welche
"mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Gerätes sowie den dazugehörigen Gefahren vertraut ist."
WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result
in loss of life or physical harm.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the Power
Xplorer, its data, other equipment, or property.
NOTE statements call attention to specific information.
The following International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols are marked
on the top and rear pa nel in the immediate vicinit y of the referenced terminal or device:
!
Las ADVERTENCIAS informan al usuario de ciertas condiciones o prácticas que
podrían producir lesiones mortales o daño físico.
Las PRECAUCIONES identifican condiciones o prácticas que podrían dañar la Power
Xplorer, sus datos, otros equipos o propiedad.
Caution, refer to accompanying documents (this manual).
Direct current (DC) operation of the terminal or device.
Power Switch
Símbolos
Las NOTAS llaman la atención hacia la información específica.
Los siguientes símbolos de la Comisión Internacional Electrotécnica (IEC) aparecen
marcados en el panel superior y el posterior inmediatos al terminal o dispositivo en
referencia:
!
Precaución, consulte los documentos adjuntos (este manual).
Operación de corriente continua (CC) del terminal o dispositivo.
Les messages d’AVERTISSEMENT préviennent l’utilisateur que certaines conditions
ou pratiques pourraient entraîner la mort ou des lésions corporelles.
Les messages de MISE EN GARDE signalent des condi ti ons ou pratiques susceptibl es
d’endommager “PowerXplorer ”, se s donn ées, d’autres équipements ou bien s maté riels.
Les messages NOTA attirent l’attention sur certains renseignements spécifiques.
Les symboles suivants de la Commission éle ctrotechniq ue intern ationale (CEI ) figurent
sur le panneau arrière supérieur situé à proximité du terminal ou de l’unité cité:
!
WARNUNGEN informieren den Benutzer darüber, daß bestimmte Bedingungen oder
Vorgehensweisen körperliche oder tödliche Verletzungen zur Folge haben können.
VORSICHTSHINWEISE kennzeichnen Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen, die zu
einer Beschädigung von PowerXplorer, seiner Daten oder anderer Geräte bzw. von
Eigentum führen können.
Mise en garde, consultez les documents d’accompagnement (ce manual).
Fonctionnement du terminal ou de l’unité en courant continu (CC).
Interrupteur de tension
Symbole
HINWEISE machen auf bestimmte Informationen aufmerksam.
Die folgenden Symbole der Internationalen Elektrotechnischen Kommission
(International Electrotechnical Commission; IEC) befinden sich auf der Abdeck- und
Seitenplatte unmittelbar am betreffenden Terminal oder Gerät.
The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or
current connection is being made to the PX5.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and insulated
gloves when making connections to power circuits.
• Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line.
• Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation. Replace
immediately if defective.
• Set the PX5 power switch to Off.
• Before connecting to electric circuits to be monitored, open their related circuit
breakers or disconnects. DO NOT install any connection of the PX5 to live power
lines.
• Connections must be made to the PX5 first, then connect to the circuit to be
monitored.
These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual.
All products of Dranetz-BMI are warranted to the original purchaser against defective
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery. DranetzBMI will repair or replace , at its opti on, all defec tive equ ipment that is returne d, freig ht
prepaid, during th e warrant y period. There wil l be no char ge for repair provided t here is
no evidence that the equi pment ha s been mishand led or ab used. Thi s warr anty s hall not
apply to any defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, buyersupplied hardware/software interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse of the
equipment, operation outside of environmental specifications, or improper site
preparation or maintenance.
The information in this manual has bee n reviewed and is believed to b e entirely
reliable, however, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. All material is for
informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable prote cti on against harmful interference whe n t he equipment is oper at ed in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential are a is likel y to cause harmfu l inter feren ce in which cas e the
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
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rights
This publication contains information proprietary to Dranetz-BMI. By accepting and
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for the purpose of operating equipment of Dranetz-BMI.
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The Dranetz-BMI PowerXplorer
quality meter/monitor. This cutting-edge power quality instrument is designed with a
color liquid crystal display (LCD) 1/4 VGA, using touch screen technology. It can
monitor, record and display data on four voltage channels and four current channels
simultaneously.
PX5 is designed to meet bo th the I EEE 1 159 and I EC 61000-4- 30 Class A s tandards for
accuracy and measurement requi re me nts . It can do PQ-opt imized acquisition of power
quality related disturbances and events. It is designed with a statistical package called
Quality of Supply ( QOS), with monitor ing an d s etup pr otocol s set to de termi ne volt age
measurement compliance required for EN50160 monitoring. European standard
EN50160 requires that measurement parameters must be within a specified percentage
for 95% of the time.
PX5 is a portable, hand-held, eight-channel power
PX5 Firmware
PowerXplorer PX5 is available in two models:
• Model PX5-XFAST is equipped with the high speed sampling analog board for
microsecond transient de tection digi tization and analysis. The PX5-XFAST performs
measurements for 50/60 Hz power frequency systems.
• Model PX5-400 performs measurements for 400 Hz power frequency systems. The
PX5-400 will also monit or at 50/ 60 Hz. The user n eeds to s et the default frequency to
either 400 Hz, 60 Hz or 50 Hz, depending on the application. When ope ra ti ng at 400
Hz, rms calculations are made on a c ycle-by- cycle bas is with 1 cy cle step; whereas at
50/60 Hz mode, it steps at 1/2 Hz. Also, the PX5-400 does not calculate the IEEE
1459 power parameters as well as flicker, which are not defined at 400 Hz.
The firmware for the PX5 is contained on intern al FLASH memory. It has an operating
system capable of performing multiple applications. When an updated version of the
firmware is released, the user can upgrade the internal program by putting the latest
PX5 firmware program card in the appropriate slot of the mainframe. See page 1-10
for instructions on how to upgrade PX5 firmware from a data card.
The PX5 firmware can monitor power quality phenomena for troubleshooting and/or
compliance purposes. It can record inrush conditions, carry out long-term statistical
studies to establish performance baselines, and perform field-based equipment testing
and evaluation for commissioning and maintenance. The firmware integrates an
intuitive instrument setup procedure to ensure the capture of all relevant data for
additional post process analysis, report writing, and data archiving using other
compatible Dranetz-BMI software applications such as NodeLink
This manual contains instructions for operating both PX5 models - PX5-XFAST and
PX5-400.
The following topics are covered in this chapter.
TopicSee Page
Unpacking the PX51-3
Standard Accessories1-4
PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors1-5
Upgrading Firmware from a Data Card1-10
PX5 Features1-12
Basic Operation1-14
For maximum protection against possible shipping damage, PX5 has been sealed in a
two-piece, plastic suspension pack, enclosed within a durable shipping carton. After
opening the carton, inspect the contents for possible shipping damage and check the
carton inventory.
Unpack the PX5 from the carton as follows:
StepAction
1Remove any remaining literature inside the top of the carton.
2Carefully remove the PX5 from its shipping carton.
3Remove all accessories inside the carton. Check that all of the standard
accessories (see page 1-4) are included.
Visually inspect the PX5 for possible shipping damage. If any damage exists, first
notify and file an insurance claim with your carrier or und er wri ter or bot h. Then notify
Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department of your intentions to return the unit. DO
NOT return the PX5 without prior instructions from Dranetz-BMI Customer Service
Department. Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department can be reached at (732) 2873680 or 1-800-372-6832.
Repacking for
return shipment
Return notice
If the unit must be return ed to Dranetz -BMI for servi ce or repai r , wrap the unit sec urely
in heavy packaging mater ial and place in a well padded box or crate to p revent damag e.
Do not return the PX5 in an unpacked box. Dranetz-BMI will not be responsible for
damage incurred during transit due to inadequate packing on your part.
Notify Dranetz-BMI Customer Service of your intention of returning the unit. Do not
return the unit without prior instructions from Dranetz-BMI. Dranetz-BMI Customer
Service Department can be reached at (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832.
The following table lists the PX5's standard accessories.
DescriptionPart Number
Cable Set116042-G3
Easel116038-G1
AC Adapter117029-G1
*US Power CordUSSTDCORD (900744)
*European Power CordEUROSTDCORD (115369-G2)
*United Kingdom Power CordUKSTDCORD (115368-G2)
*Australian Power CordAUSTDCORD (901347)
Notice: Charge Battery899117
PowerXplorer User’s GuideUG-PX5
*User specified, one standard only.
Refer to Appendix A for the list of hardware and software optional accessories
available for use with PX5.
Refer to Appendix C for the description and replacement of the batteries contained in
PX5.
Replaceable
parts
Calibration
Refer to Appendix D for the user replaceable parts.
The recommended calibration interval for this unit is once every 12 months.
We recommend that you return the unit to the factory for calibration. If you decide to
do so, first contact the Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department to obtain an
Authoriz ation Number.
Telephone: (732) 287-3680 or 1-800-372-6832
FAX: (732) 248-9240
Fill out the Repair /Servi ce Ord er for m enclos ed in the shippi ng car ton and ship i t alon g
with the unit to the Dranetz-BMI Repair Department. (If this form is missing, ask the
Dranetz-BMI Customer Service Department for a replacement.)
PX5 is a self-contained, portable instrument weighing less than 5 pounds and
measuring 8" (20.3 c m) d eep by 12" ( 30.5 cm) wide by 2.5" ( 6.4 cm) high. This se ction
identifies and descri bes the cont rols , indic ators , and conne ctors on al l sid es of th e PX5,
shown with rubber boot installed.
PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors, continued
Top and Side
views
The top (circuit connection) view features the input voltage and current connectors.
The left side contains the optical interface port. The right side contains the AC adapter
input connector. Both sides have rings for attaching the supplied carrying strap. See
below for descriptions of the top and side connectors.
123567891011124
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Parts table
1-6
PartFunction
1CH A, + Differential Voltage Input Connector; color red.
2CH A, - Differential Voltage Input Connector; color white.
3CH A, PROBE, Current Input Connector.
4CH B, + Differential Voltage Input Connector; color yellow.
5CH B, - Differential Voltage Input Conn ector; color white.
6CH B, PROBE, Current Input Connector.
7CH C, + Differential Voltage Input Connector; color blue.
8CH C, - Differential Voltage Input Conn ector; color white.
9CH C, PROBE, Current Input Connector.
10CH D, + Differential Voltage Input Connector; color grey.
11CH D, - Differential Voltage Input Connector; colo r white.
12CH D, PROBE, Current Input Connector.
13Optical Serial Data Port
14AC Adapter/Battery Charger Input Connector.
The front view primari ly shows t he color touch sc reen LCD. See below for desc riptions
of the PX5 front display.
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Parts table
PartFunction
1Mainframe Protective Rubber Boot Enclosure
2Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Provides 3.75 x 4.75 inches display
consisting of 1/4 VGA size screen of text and graphic information. The
color LCD is equipped with touch screen technology, operable using the
finger and/or PDA stylus. Touch screen display permits menu selection,
alphanumeric data entry, and has a compact fluorescent (CCFL)
backlighting that is always on for low light level viewing.
The following are some basic care instructions for the LCD monitor
• Use and store the unit within the specified temperature and humidity
range. The LCD screen may be adve rs el y affected by exposure to high
temperature or humidity. Condensation or moisture produced by
sudden temperature changes may also damage the LCD screen. Clean
any moisture from surface immediately.
• Be careful when cleaning or removing stains on the LCD surface.
Gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth or cotton pad. Isopropyl
alcohol may be used, but make sure that all sol vent r es idue is removed.
• Do not appl y excessive force to the LCD surface. The LCD screen
contains sensitive electronic components that may be damaged due to
strong impact.
PX5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors, continued
Bottom vi ew
Parts table
The bottom view features two slots. Either slot can be used to hold the data card.
NOTE: Use only one card slot ( one data ca rd) at a ti me. The addition al slot wil l be used
for future communications options.
The bottom also features LED indicators and the On/Off power button. See below for
descriptions of the slots, indicators, and button.
1
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
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PartFunction
1Slot 1. Holds and connects data card to internal circuitry. Data card works in
either Slot 1 or Slot 2. Eject card by pushing data card release.
2Slot 2. Holds and connects data card to internal circuitry. Data card works in
either Slot 1 or Slot 2. Eject card by pushing data card release.
NOTE: This additional slot will be used for future options.
3Battery Charge Indicator. LED will light steadily while battery is f as t ch arging
and blink when fully charged.
4Status Indicator. LED will light steadily when abnormal condit ion is detected.
The unit is operating normally when light is off.
5Power Indicator. LED will blink in a heart beat fas hion ( once per second) whe n
The rear view shows the battery compartment and the easel studs to mount the unit to
desired angular position for use on a flat surface or to hang from a panel.
Users can upgrade the PX5 internal program by downloading the latest
firmware update release from the web and installing it into the PX5 internal
memory. Refer to the instructions below on how to upgrade PX5 firmware.
PX5 firmware upgrades can be downlo aded fr om the Dranetz-BMI web site. Log
on to www.dranetz-bmi.com for the latest information on firmware update
releases.
The procedure below s pec if ies how to download the latest PX5 firmware from the web
and copy it into a data card.
StepAction
1Locate the latest version of the firmware upgrade (in data file format
“hostcode.bin”) from the Dranetz-BMI website www.dranetz-bmi.com.
Dranetz-BMI regularly posts the latest information and instructions
regarding PX5 firmware upgrade releases.
2Format the Compact Flash data card using the Memory Card options in
PX5. The card must be formatted before it can be written to. Refer to
Chapter 5 Start Menu - Site Name/Memory Card on page 5-20 for
instructions on how to format data card.
NOTE: All data and setups stored in card will be lost when you format
the data card. Copy any files that you want to save to a computer first
before formatting card.
3Insert the Compact Flash data card into the appropriate slot in the
computer. If the computer does not accommodate a Compact Flash card
in its native format, use a compatible PC card adapter to be able to read/
write data into the card.
4Download and copy the latest version of the PX5 firmware upgrade
program (data file “hostcode.bin”) from the Dranetz-BMI website to the
data card.
Refer to page 1-11 for instructions on how to install the data card
containing the latest firmware upgrade to PX5.
The proce dure below specifies how to install the dat a card containing the latest
firmware upgrade to PX5.
StepAction
1Make sure that the unit is off. If not, press the PX5 On/Off power button
to turn unit off.
2Remove the data card from its protective holder and check that the plug
end of card is clean and free of any obstruction.
NOTE: If plug end of card is dirty, clean with static-free, dry, low pressure
air to remove any foreign material causing obstruction of the plug holes.
3At the bottom of the unit, position the data card with the label facing up
and the plug end facing the top slot (Data Card Slot 1). Make sure that
there are no other cards in the unit except for the data card.
4Insert the card fully into the top slot (Data Card Slot 1) until resistance is
felt, then press firmly until the card engagement is felt.
NOTE: Do not force the card further into the slot if no card engagement is
felt. Remove card and che ck if there i s fore ign object on or in the plug end
of the card. Remove any obstruction. Reinsert data card and repeat card
engagement. If card cannot be engaged, STOP all further action and call
Dranetz-BMI Technical Support at 1-800-372-6832 for assistance.
5Turn the unit on by pushing the on/off button. The loader should display
“Booting from program card ”. If not, call Dranet z-BMI Technical Support
for assistance.
6The instrument will prompt the user to verify whether or not to upgrade
the firmware. Press Yes and the upgrade procedure will commence. Do
not turn the power of f nor remove the data card whil e firmware upg rade is
in progress.
7If no errors were detected, a window displaying “Installation Complete”
All PX5 functions described below are operable using a color LCD touch screen
technology. Users may use a finger and/or a PDA stylus to apply pressure to the LCD
screen to result in touch screen recognition. The touch screen display is also workable
with lineman gloves on. Touch screen buttons will appear in reverse-video to show
visual feedback of contact along with audible feedback. In order to reduce power
consumption, the backlight of the LCD screen times-out after a specified
programmable time of no user activity. The backlight reactivates by touching any part
of the scre en.
Scope mode functions as an oscilloscope, displaying real-time waveforms of voltage
and current for up to eight channels simultaneously, with one second update rate. The
colors of waveform dis play are user pr ogrammable. Scope mode al so provi des a textual
display of rms values, division for axis values, and frequency.
Meter mode functions as a true rms voltmeter and a true rms clamp-on ammeter.
Voltage and current measurements, along with other calculated and advanced power
parameters, are displayed on the Meter mode screens in both textual and graphical
format.
Harmonics display the amplitude and phase of each harmonic to the 63rd harmonic in
both graphical and textual format.
Phasor diagram
Flicker
Event
1-12
The phasor screen displays a graph that indicates phase relations between voltage and
current based upon the angles at the fundamental frequency, as determined by Fourier
analysis. Phasor diagram displays voltage and current phasors for all channels.
Functioning as a phase angle meter, the unit can display system imbalance conditions
and provides such information in textual form also. The phase angle display can also
verify if monitoring connections have been made correctly. Animated phasor demo
rotations demonstrating resistive, inductive and capacitive loads can be displayed.
Flicker is a pheno menon due pri maril y to r apid s mall flu ctuat ions of the vol tage. Loads
that exhibit continuous, rapid variations in the load current, particularly the reactive
component, can cause voltage variations often referred to as flicker. Flicker is
characterized by modulation at a frequency typically less than 25 Hz. Modulating
signal magnitudes as low as 0.5% of the fund ament al for frequencies between 5-1 0 Hz
can result in perceptible light flicker.
An event occurs when a programmed threshold limit is crossed. An event consists of
the pre-trigger cycle(s), trigger cycle(s), and post-trigger cycle(s).
PX5 can monitor the following power configurations:
• Single Phase• 3 Phase 2-Watt Meter Delta
• Split Phas e• Generic
• 3 Phase Delta• 2 1/2 Element without V
• 3 Phase Wye• 2 1/2 Element without V
B
C
While monitoring any of the above configurations, the PX5 can also be connected to
monitor neutral to ground voltage and neutral or ground current.
Setup is a configuration of parameter thresholds that control the data reco rde d by PX5.
Users may perform instrument setup in three ways: via Automatic Setup which utilizes
auto-configured set ti ngs and al lows users to proceed direc tl y wit h dat a moni toring; via
Wizard Set up which foll ows a step- by-step se quence where users go thr ough a seri es of
circuit setup screens; or via Advanced Options setup which allows users to modify
trigger parameters and intervals or tweak threshold settings.
Users can generate plots for all journalled data combined with min/max recordings of
that parameter. Most journal parameters have multiple channels to plot.
Reports
Data Card
Users have two options on how to view QOS compliance reports.
EN50160 displays statistical reports on QOS compliance based on an analysis of the
voltage as per requirements of the EN50160 standard. Compliance data is presented in
bar charts , statistical tables, and graphs. Statistical d ata is calculated on the requ i red
parameters specified in EN50160 over one week interval to produce a PASS/FAIL
decision of QOS compliance.
Status presents a report summary for Standard PQ, EN50160, and Motor Quality
parameters via the annuncia tor panel. The panel is color c oded such that gre en indicates
the parameter is within li mits and/or no events have oc curred since the last time the
panel was cleared. Red indica tes the paramete r is out of limits and/or events of th at type
have occurred since last cleared. Unlike the EN50160 which reports on QOS
compliance on a weekly basis, Status monitors compliance continuously. There is
also the option to view a parameter in more detail i.e. display its data plot, threshold
values, or edit parameter/channel settings.
PX5 supports the use of Compact Flash data cards with AT LEAST 32MB storage
capacity. The user replaceable data card serves as primary storage for data. Data
monitoring CANNOT proceed wit hout t he data card. PX5 is desi gned to accommodate
the Compact Flash card in its native format, and does not require the use of a PC card
adapter. However, a PC card adapter can be used to read the data into a laptop or other
computer with a PC card slot.
The normal power source for the PX5 is its internal battery pack. The AC Adapter/
Battery Charger is used to charge the battery. Always charge the battery fully before
use. PX5 will always operate on the charger and is designed to do so, regardless of the
state of charge of the battery.
Sealed, rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells.
Type:
Length of operation
(2) hours with the backlight on. When the backlight is turned off, the unit can operate
for more than three (3) hours. For information on how to turn backlight on or off, see
Chapter 4 Instrument Settings - Set Display Preferences on page 4-6.
Charging
Charger to the PX5. A screen warning will appear during operation when battery
charge is low. A depleted battery pack can be recharged in six (6) hours whether the
unit is on or off. The Battery Charge Indicator glows steadily while charging, and
flashes when fully charged.
NOTE: The Battery Charge Indicator functions whenever the AC Adapter/Battery
Charger is properly connected.
: The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC Adapter/Battery
: PX5 can operate on a fully char ged batt ery pack for more t han tw o
AC power
source
PX5 can be operated from a 50/60 Hz 120/230V AC power source with or without the
battery pack installed.
Connect the AC Adapter output cable to the Input Connector on the right side of the
PX5. Connect the AC Adapter power cord to an appropriate outlet.
Refer to Appendix C for the specifications and replacement of the batteries contained
in PX5.
Follow these steps to turn on the PX5 and display the Home screen.
StepAction
1Connect ac adapter/battery charger plug into the right side of PX5.
2Plug the ac adapter into an ac power source.
3Press the PX5 On/Off power button to turn the unit on.
: The Home screen will be displayed.
Result
MARK001b
Home screen
features
Home screen is frequently referenced as the starting point for all major functionalities
of PX5.
The date and time appear on the top right corner of the Home screen. Both can be
configured to appea r in a dif fe rent format . See pag e 4- 3 for the pr ocedur e on how to set
and reformat time and date.
The unit name and model, PX5 program revision level, and status messages appear on
the top portion of the Home screen. Pertinent information that appear in the status
message area are the monitoring status, circuit configuration, percentage of data card
used while monitoring, site/file name, number of event cycles saved, and number of
timed intervals saved.
MONITORING STATUS: OFF indicate s that the instrument is not a ctively
monitoring data. The monitoring status message will change to ON, DONE or
ARMED, depending upon the state of data monitoring. See page 5-25 for the
procedure on how to turn monitoring on/off.
Home screen contains the icons used to access the various PX5 functions. See page
1-16 for the description of each icon found in Home screen.
Home screen contains the following icons used to access various PX5 functions:
Scope
- Scope mode shows real-time voltage and current waveforms of the signals on
the measuring inputs. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section A Scope Mode.
Meter
- Meter mode displays voltage and current measurements, along with other
calculated parameters. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section B Meter Mode.
Harmonics
- Harmonic screen displ ays a spectr al graph and textual mat rix feat uring the
amplitude and phase of each voltage and current harmonic to the 63rd harmonic. See
Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section C Harmonics.
Phasor
- Phasor diagrams indicate phase relations between voltage and current based
upon the angles of the fundamental. See Chapter 3 View Real Time Data - Section D
Voltage and Current Phasor.
Preferences
- Users can set instrument preferences like time and date, threshold alarm
feedback, language selection, communications, LCD display, and data card operation.
See Chapter 4 Instrument Settings.
Events
- Events result in a co ntiguous c ollecti on of cycl es th at is r ecorded i nto memory.
Events are classified according to IEEE 1159, IEC 61000-4-30 Class A, and EN50160
standards. Events are displayed only after monitoring has been turned on or upon
reading a stored file from the data card. See Chapter 7 View Event Data - Section A
Events.
Trend
- Trend allows users to view plots of journalled data along with min/max
measurements over the interval. See Chapter 7 View Event Data - Section B Trend.
Reports
- PX5 allows users to view two types of re ports on QOS compliance . EN50160
reports show graphs and statistical tables reflecting the compliance of parameters
specified according to EN50160 standard. Status shows a quick status summary of
Standard PQ, EN50160, and Motor Quality parameters using the annunciator panel.
The color coded panel indicates whether or not the parameter is within limits and/or
events have occurred since the last time the panel was cleared. See Chapter 8 Reports.
Start/Setup
- Users have the option to use Automatic Setup and proceed directly with
data monitoring or they can configure the instrument step-by-step using the Wizard
Setup. Users can also do Ad vanced set ups to modify trigger parameters and interval s or
tweak threshold sett in gs un der the Advanced Setup Option s. Se e Chapter 5 Start Menu
and Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Options.